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A conversation with authors and other creative people about their recent works and their insight on the world today. How do books and ideas help us grapple with current challenges? Frank Lavin has served as a diplomat, banker, White House aide, National Security Council staffer, and is the author of four books.
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This podcast deals with the needs of veterans who need of assistance. It also is about other subjects in the military. I will answer your questions at [email protected] I hope you will enjoy. If you have a subject you would like me to research for you and produce it On The Mark podcast please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Lavinia in Beijing

Lavinia Rachel

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I'm a black and white American girl living in China. Daily life is literally an adventure (whether I want it to be or not). Whether speaking in English or in Chinese, my mouth sometimes gets me into trouble and sometimes facilitates those adventures. I've wanted to broadcast for the longest time, so here goes. This is my first shot, just for fun. I want to share the highlights and snippets of my experiences here and what I've learned.
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Welcome to the Strive To Be More Podcast! Join Human Rights Lawyer, Public Speaker and Fine Natural Hair ROCKS Founder Lavinia Latham as she shares solid advice with you about life, relationships, and personal growth. Tune in weekly for your personal dose of clarity and motivation to fuel your self-improvement journey.
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Join host Matt as he interviews entrepreneur Alan Hurley about the real challenges and rewards of building businesses from scratch. Alan shares stories from his early days hustling in school to leading successful companies, highlighting the importance of persistence, relationships, and community. Discover why true success is never convenient, and h…
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Frank Lavin talks with Eli Merritt, Professor at Vanderbilt and the author of "Disunion Among Ourselves," to discuss the critical issues the Continental Congress faced at the dawn of the American republic, with the most important failure being the failure to eliminate slavery. Eli discusses how the sectional differences and the need to forge some t…
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We have many allies during war time. It is my pleasure to tell you about our American women war heroes. I also wish to highlight our women allies as well. This episode of Mark Lavine's On The Mark talks about Luydmilla Pavenchenko who was the most decorated sniper in the Red Army in World War II. I hope you enjoy this episode Send us a text…
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Manolo Betancur is a Colombian-born, award-winning baker and social activist who founded an allergy-friendly bakery and gelato shop. He shares a heartfelt story of hope, hard work, and the magic of breaking bread together. From humble beginnings, Manolo built a thriving business rooted in passion and community. This conversation explores generosity…
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Since the Revolutionary war women have made a considerable contribution for our freedoms. In most cases women do not get the recognition they deserve. In this episode of Mark Lavine's On The Mark, I discuss women's roles in the military and will be highlighting those individuals who went beyond the call for those military service to keep us free in…
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From Addiction to Connection: Rebuilding Lives and Communities in Appalachia Dustin shares his journey from addiction to recovery, revealing the challenges of rebuilding relationships and the power of community support. We discuss the importance of connection in overcoming substance abuse and how local programs are helping families heal. This episo…
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Jackie Thayer Craft, Hall of Fame King University Volleyball Player, is working to get the homeless in Dallas back in the workforce. She talks about the challenges and the way Dallas is coordinating specialty services to make real progress in the lives of the unhoused. From Bristol, we talk about the unique challenges facing Appalachian communities…
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Frank Lavin talks with Chris Kirchhoff, defense innovation guru and the author of "Unit X" to discuss the importance of tech in U.S. national security. The adaptation of tech in the U.S. military is as urgent as it is complicated, and Chris observes that we are burdened by our success. Chris also suggests reading Walter Isaacson's biography of Elon…
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Josh Holt, head football coach at Tennessee High, explains how the culture trains his three pillars of discipline, simplicity, and consistency. It’s filled with lessons for parents and leaders as he goes deep into the culture they are building, maintaining high expectations, leadership, and the challenges of modern culture.…
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Pablo, a professional pickleball player, shares his incredible journey from growing up in a sporty family in Bogota, Colombia to becoming a top pickleball player in the world. He discusses his early days playing soccer, transitioning to tennis, and the challenges he faced, including traveling long distances for training. Pablo reflects on his colle…
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King University Hall of Famer and current Director of the Sporting Kansas City professional soccer academy guides us through the narrow path for young professional players in the MLS Academy program. He explains how talent creates the opportunity, but other important factors determine whether prospects make it to become professionals. This conversa…
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Frank Lavin talks with Olaf Groth, the author of "The Great Remobilization" and discusses the six major trends that will drive decisions in our personal lives, government policies, and business decision-making: 1. Covid and CRISPR; 2. Cognitive Technologies; 3. Crypto and distributed power; 4. Cyber security; 5. Climate Change; 6. China. Olaf moves…
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Daniel Shew has become an expert on restoring old and historic homes. He discusses the process, surprises, and purpose behind his restorations. We also dive into the history that these houses have taught us about the lives of the founders of Bristol. It’s a really interesting dive into Bristol’s history, slavery, and Appalachian culture as told by …
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Andy Hare is the inspirational principal of Sullivan East High School, a small county high school in Bristol that is doing extraordinary things. Andy discusses the super powers of this generation, their dreams, obstacles, and the intentional work the school is doing to empower them. It’s an inspirational approach that has the community bought into …
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Frank Lavin talks with Patrick McGee, the author of "Apple in China" and discusses how Apple came to enjoy enormous success in China and eventually came to pay a price for that success, which Patrick terms "Faustian." It is a fascinating book that encompasses some of the more important themes in the world today, including Globalization, the rise of…
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Frank Lavin talks with Allen Weiner, the author of "The Highflier Handbook: How to be Seen and Become a Leader at Work" and discusses why some people fail to move ahead, even if they are strong performers. It has a lot to do with soft skills, collegiality, and perceptions. Allen challenges us as to how we can stand out while still being true to our…
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Samantha Gray, the executive director of Theatre Bristol and parenting coach, gives valuable insights into parenting, raising resilient children, and the importance of a community. We also talk about her work with Theatre Bristol, the power of theater, leadership, and their recent purchase of the Cameo Theater. Samanha shares valuable insights from…
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There are 67,000 cases of child abuse and neglect every year in Tennessee. Missy Sturgill describes the important work volunteer court appointed special advocates (CASA) are doing for kids in the court system. With 3,000 cases every year in Sullivan and Hawkins Counties, CASA volunteers advocate for abused and neglected children as they navigate th…
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Matt Yelton, 4x National Champion college soccer coach and director of FC Alliance North, discusses the purpose of youth sports. We discuss the development of youth players, what we’re trying to achieve, and what American youth sports often get wrong. Matt goes deep into what a healthy model looks like, the art of coaching, and how it can ultimatel…
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Frank Lavin talks about Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. with John Sullivan, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and former Deputy Secretary of State. John was serving in Moscow when Putin launched Russia's invasion of Ukraine and this was the basis for his book, "Midnight in Moscow." John also recommends H.R. McMaster's "At War With Ourselves."…
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Margaret Feierabend is a true civil servant and Bristol leader who served as the first female mayor of Bristol in 1997. She discusses the challenges Bristol faced then and now, walking us through critical moments when Bristol set itself up for success. A true community organizer, she talks in depth about the socioeconomic challenges facing Bristoli…
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Frank Lavin talks about Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan with Ken Khachigian, author, speechwriter, strategic consultant, and presidential advisor. His book, "Behind Closed Doors," discusses his work with these two presidents. Ken also recommends Geoff Shepard's "The Nixon Conspiracy" and Richard Nixon's "Memoirs."…
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Blake Collins lives what many view as the American Dream as the owner of Goodman Jewelers, a historic storefront on State Street, and a professional mandolin player. Blake discusses so many interesting things, including the apprenticeship required to learn a skilled craft, the satisfaction it brings, the challenges of the business, his passion for …
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Emory & Henry University Football Head Coach Quintin Hunter on his 9-2 season, the nuances of the game, tough love, and the art of leading college players in today's culture. Coach Hunter explains the culture around Emory & Henry's "Blue Collar, Gold Standard" core value. It's a refreshingly positive approach to leadership and college football.…
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We now have a new Secretary of The Veterans Administration He is Secretary of the VA Douglas Collins. He was appointed to this post by President Trump. He was confirmed by an overwhelming vote by our Congress. Please listen to the letter I wrote to President Trump supporting our veterans. Hopefully good things will happen under his leadership Send …
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Frank Lavin talks about Indonesia and Southeast Asia with Gita Wirjawan, Visiting Scholar at Stanford University and former Minister of Trade for Indonesia. For insights on successful societies and successful lives, Gita recommends "Range" by David Epstein and "The Narrow Corridor" by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson.…
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Tennessee is the national leader in gambling addiction treatment. Dr. Meredith Ginley is the director of the Gambling Clinic at ETSU. This is a hopeful episode as Dr. Ginley describes the complicated patterns that lead to gambling problems and the typical 10-week recovery plan they've developed from the clinic's years of research and case studies.…
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Bristol Motor Speedway's Logan McCabe shares the culture, values, and history that have made Bristol, The World's Fastest Half Mile, the favorite speedway among NASCAR fans. It's a lesson on building an authentic culture around exceeding expectations and empowering teams to solve problems. Everyone knows Bristol does racing differently and Logan sh…
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Frank Lavin talks about technology, trade policy, and international business with Alex Capri, Senior Lecturer at the National University of Singapore and author of "Techno-Nationalism: How It's Reshaping Trade, Geopolitics, and Society." Alex also recommends "Chip War" by Chris Miller, as a nice complement to his book.…
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In this episode of On the Mark I talk about the efforts of the Veterans Administration to overcome veteran suicides. In 2018 the VA established the National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicides. In this episode I share more unfortunate statistics regarding veteran suicides. Please listen to Part 1 of this series. Send us a text…
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City Manager Kelli Bourgeois on the way Bristol TN has chosen to embrace the hard things, what she calls "The Hard Right", rather than choosing the safe and easy bureaucratic approach. She gives a compelling argument for why, demographically, cities must choose to grow or die and how Bristol is using creativity and its uniquely positive culture to …
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